#1A0068 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, saturated indigo carries a formal, authoritative weight perfect for professional or moody design applications. Because of its high intensity, #1a0068 works best as a primary background color rather than for small text or fine details. It reads much better when paired with gold accents or clean white typography, which provides a sharp 16.9:1 contrast ratio that ensures maximum legibility.
Questions about #1a0068
What is #1a0068 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0068 is rgb(26, 0, 104), in HSL hsl(255, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 75%, 100%, 0%, 59%.
What makes #1a0068 effective in professional designs?
#1a0068 functions as an authoritative, moody anchor that provides substantial depth without the harshness of pure black. Its intensity creates a premium feel, particularly when paired with gold accents or clean white typography for maximum readability.
Is #1a0068 readable on white or black?
#1a0068 has a 16.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.